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Wisconsin passes EWA law as states’ paths diverge

Payments Dive

This week, Wisconsin became the third state to pass a law requiring that earned wage access providers be licensed, and leaving the payments unregulated under lending laws.

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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

Abrigo

Strong demand is a factor in the ag lending outlook ahead Ag lenders can begin taking steps to ensure they are prepared and can provide positive customer or member experiences. The outlook for ag lending has its share of uncertainty. Inflation, rates are factors in ag lending outlook. Farmers expect worse in 2023. Rising inputs.

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Associated in Green Bay gathers lending momentum, boosts margin

American Banker

The Wisconsin banking company forecasted loan growth of 4% to 6% for the full year, driven by an expansion into new commercial and consumer credit lines as well as enduring economic strength in the Midwest.

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Associated Banc-Corp lays off 3% of workers as part of overhaul

American Banker

In addition to expense-reduction measures, the Wisconsin-based regional bank is selling almost $2 billion of mortgages and securities and will invest in its lending and deposit-gathering capabilities.

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Spotlight on lending: Commercial loan growth geographically

Abrigo

Now that banks have filed their third quarter financial reports , what did the lending picture look like last quarter? However, Q3 commercial lending is down from the beginning of 2014 (quarter ending 3/31/2014) by about $67 billion. Specifically for businesses, are commercial loans on the rise? Nationally, the picture is a fine one.

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Hello, Lending Season and Creditworthy Prospects - Goodbye, Credit Bureau Headaches

Image Works Direct

After polar vortexes, icy commutes to work, and recent swings from 70-degree days back to an April snowstorm, we are more than ready to put another Wisconsin winter behind us. On to another season – not just summer, but lending season!

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Keeping On-Campus Credit Unions Competitive

PYMNTS

an enterprise lead management solutions provider, is aiming to tackle this in partnership with FinTech CuneXus Solutions by providing an automated lending solution that keeps the process swift while screening applicants, ensuring that loans only go to eligible candidates. Deep Dive: How Credit Unions Can Use Data to Improve Business Lending.

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